Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper vs Italian Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper | Italian Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miramella alpina | Oecanthus pellucens |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm body length | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sieber's Mountain Grasshopper
A green alpine grasshopper with short wings, common in European mountain meadows. It is one of the most characteristic insects of alpine grasslands.
Did You Know?
It can be found at higher elevations than almost any other European grasshopper.
Italian Tree Cricket
A delicate pale green cricket with translucent wings. Males sing a melodious continuous trill on warm evenings. The rate of chirping is directly related to temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature by counting its chirps: count chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 for degrees Fahrenheit.